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THE CONCEPT OF CHRISTUS VICTOR THEORY AMONG THE ACHOLI ANGLICAN CHRISTIANS
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-04-17) Otim Allan Ochaka
The Christus Victor theory has played a significant role in shaping the spirituality,
faith and Judeo-Christian practices of the Acholi Anglican Christians in Northern
Uganda, significantly explaining and providing a framework for their deliverance,
salvation and redemption from their evil pre-Christian suffering and pain.
This research investigated the significance of the Christus Victor theory detailing its
resonance with key cultural and spiritual practices of the Acholi people which
predated but ultimately reinforced the adoption and spread of the principles of the
Judeo Christian faith as expounded by the Church Missionary Society in the 20th
century AD; focusing on the doctrines of the victorious atonement and reconciliation,
fulfilled in Jesus Christ as the ultimate solution for the Acholi suffering and pain.
From the evaluation of the theologies of the Acholi pre-Christian spirituality as
signified in Joggi (gods and deities), Ajwaggi (Spiritual mediums), Abila (Clan and
ancestral deities) and Cen (malevolent spirits) and the related rituals of Matu Oput
(reconciliation) and Tumu Kir (atonement, appeasement and redemption); the Acholi
blood rituals and religious ceremonies ineffectually conveyed reconciliation,
appeasement, atonement and redemption of the people from their suffering and pain.
This investigative study focusing on four key objectives of literary scrutiny sufficiently
demonstrates the significance of the victorious Christ as espoused in the Christus
Victor theory in the salvation and redemption of the Acholi from their pain and
suffering thus providing a significant foundation of their current practice of faith
LEADERSHIP STYLES AND TEACHER PERFORMANCE IN SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN KABALE DISTRICT, UGANDA
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-04-01) BYARUHANGA MWESIGYE AMON
This study sought to investigate the effects of leadership styles on teacher performance in
secondary schools in Kabale District. The study was guided by a number of objectives which
included: establishing how head teachers involve teachers in decision making and the effect it has
on teacher performance, establishing how head teachers communicate with their teaching staff
and the effect it has on teacher performance and finding out how head teachers delegate duties to
the teachers and the effect it has on teacher performance. The study utilized both descriptive and
quantitative research designs in nature. It used both quantitative and qualitative approaches. The
quantitative approach used self-administered questionnaires which were directed to secondary
school teachers while the qualitative approach used interview guides which were directed to
secondary school head teachers. The sample size was 126 from a total population of 176
respondents. The research hypotheses of the study were verified using Fishers’ ANOVA
technique.
From the study, it was concluded that the way head teachers’ involved teachers in decision
making had a significant effect on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabale District. It
was also concluded that the way head teachers’ communicated with teaching staff had a
significant effect on teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabale District. It was also
concluded that the way head teachers’ delegated duties to teachers had a significant effect on
teacher performance in secondary schools in Kabale District. These research hypotheses were
proved by Fishers’ ANOVA results that indicated a significant in all the three study findings. The
study recommended that head teachers should involve teachers in the decision making process of
secondary schools at all levels and times. This could be done by involving teachers in committees
like finance, disciplinary, security, academic, procurement and welfare. Further the study
recommended that head teachers should communicate with the teaching staff at all times. This
could be done through organizing regular meetings with teachers, writing notices in the staff
notice boards, sending junior staff to pass information to teachers and by use of telephone calls.
Finally, the study recommended that head teachers should delegate duties to teachers
A STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF THE PENTECOSTAL MOVEMENT ON ANGLICAN PUBLIC WORSHIP: A CASE OF THE DIOCESE OF ANKOLE OF THE CHURCH OF UGANDA
(Uganda Christian University, 2025-04-14) NAMARA BETTY
This study investigated the impact of the Pentecostal Movement on Anglican public worship in
Ankole Diocese. It was based on the following objectives; to examine the factors for the increasing
influence of Pentecostalism on Anglican Public Worship in Ankole Diocese of the Church of
Uganda, to establish the effects of Pentecostalism on Anglican Public Worship in Ankole Diocese
of the Church of Uganda and to explore the Church’s response to the increasing influence of
Pentecostalism on Anglican Public Worship in Ankole Diocese of the Church of Uganda. The
study utilized a quantitative research approach and data was collected from a sample of 45
respondents using a research questionnaire.
The study findings indicated and concluded that the increasing influence of Pentecostalism on
Anglican public worship in the Diocese of Ankole can be attributed to several factors, including
the dynamic and spontaneous worship style of Pentecostal churches, the appeal of personal
spiritual experiences, and the growing youth participation in these churches. Pentecostalism’s
influence on Anglican public worship in the Diocese of Ankole has resulted in a noticeable shift
in worship practices. This includes the increased use of contemporary music, spontaneous forms
of prayer, and a greater emphasis on the role of the Holy Spirit in church life. The Church’s
response to Pentecostalism’s increasing influence has been a mix of acceptance and caution. Some
Anglicans have embraced elements such as contemporary worship and charismatic teachings,
while others remain committed to preserving the traditional liturgy. The church has responded by
organizing training programs for clergy, encouraging youth involvement, and introducing modern
music instruments in worship to enhance participation and engagement.
To address this growing influence, the Anglican Church should consider adapting certain aspects
of its worship to be more engaging without compromising its liturgical heritage, establish a
dialogue within the diocesan leadership to carefully evaluate how Pentecostal practices can be
integrated into Anglican worship in a balanced manner, and finally the Church of Uganda should
continue to encourage clergy and church leaders to engage in ongoing education and training on
contemporary worship practices.
Assessing the effectiveness of on-site fecal sludge emptying technologies in delivering safely managed sanitation services in Kampala.
(2025) Namale Caroline
The research study investigated the effectiveness of on-site fecal sludge emptying technologies in delivering safely managed sanitation services in Kampala. The study focused on cesspool and gulper technology operations in Kampala with a sample space of 68 operators both companies and sole proprietors.
The study identified the technological, human and environmental health gaps in the technologies that hinder their effectiveness in delivering safely managed sanitation services using survey questionnaires and laboratory analysis. The study identified improvements that can be adopted by the technologies to operate effectively across the sanitation service chain. These included modification of gulper technology by introducing a simple fuel-powered motor with a potable pump end that can suck the fecal sludge with minimal energy requirement from the operator.
The research study discovered that both cesspool and gulper technologies do not fully empty the clients containments, considering septic tanks, ventilated improved pit latrines, and traditional pit latrines. The gulper technology takes more than one hour to empty containments, which is not the case for cesspool technology. The research identified gulper technology to be associated with more environmental and public health risks compared to the cesspool technology.
The study recommended the installation of GPS equipment on all cesspool vacuum trucks and gulper technology operators' tricycles to track movement and ensure that the fecal sludge is only disposed of at the fecal sludge treatment plant to curb environmental and public health risks identified by the research study.
ASSESSMENT OF EFFECTIVENESS OF CHLORINATION AND FREE RESIDUAL CHLORINE DECAY AT POINT OF USE IN REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS IN UGANDA: THE CASE OF WEST NILE
(Uganda Chrisitian University, 2025-04-07) Dithan Mukiibi
Uganda is famous for hosting refugees in Africa and world over. Despite this prominence, providing for the needs of the refugees has come with challenges, water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) inclusive. Against this backdrop, the purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the chlorination programmes implemented in refugee settlements in Uganda. The intent was on establishing the factors that influence free residual chlorine decay at point of use in the refugee settlements in Uganda. The study was contextualized on West Nile. Three refugee settlements were involved namely Omugo, Imvepi 1 and Pagirinya. Specifically, the study examined physicochemical quality and bacteriological load of drinking water in the three refugee settlements; assessed the efficacy of different types of chlorine disinfection programs used in the refugee settlements; sought to establish the relationship between storage conditions at point of use on residual chlorine and bacteriological load water in refugee settlements in West Nile; and sought to propose strategies for better management of quality of treated water at household level in refugee settlements. Water quality measurements, Questionnaires and interviews were used to collect data.
The study objectives were duly achieved and the major findings were; most of the physico-chemical and biological parameters of water at the source points lay within the permissible ranges of local and international thresholds except E-coli, EC, chlorides and total alkalinity. Therefore, chlorination was necessary to improve the potability of water before consumption by refugee households.
The study also established that centralized chlorination system was applied in all the selected settlements. This occurred at the points of distribution before water was drawn for home use. The Free Residual Chlorine at points of distribution in the three settlements was 0.5mg/L. However, the free residual chlorine deteriorated at point of use leading to recontamination of the water.
The predisposing factors for the rapid decay of the free residual chlorine and the eventual recontamination of the water were related to poor storage conditions including the cleanliness of storage devices or vessels and use of dipping system to draw water from the storage vessels including use of dirty utensils. Besides, poor personal hygiene of the refugees such as long finger nails equally affected the quality of the stored water, as well as the long storage time beyond recommended 24 hours, among others. However, the refugees were optimistic that rigorous awareness creation, increasing the distribution of standpipes (POD) and donating water collection and storage devices would remedy the situation.
This study concluded that water recontamination at household level was a big problem facing the refugees in settlements in West Nile. This has increased vulnerability to waterborne diseases. The study recommended need for active engagement of the refugees for requisite behavioural and attitude changes, among others.